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YR04 EXU

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,122 mi
Last recorded97,122 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 EXU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,122 miles

adviced both front link bar dust covers started to split

adviced corrosion to rear brake discs

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advice OFF light flashing on dash

adviced oil light came on at 2500rpm during emmision test

Fail 6 Jul 2016 92,677 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advice OFF light flashing on dash

adviced oil light came on at 2500rpm during emmision test

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,189 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 85,185 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

adviced rear discs corroded

adviced washerfluid light on

Pass 27 Apr 2013 81,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 77,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 71,814 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,814 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,064 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 70,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 39,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,826 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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YR04 EXU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR04 EXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR04 EXU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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